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SIGKDD 2026
32nd SIGKDD Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, 2026 - Blue Sky Ideas Track
KDD 2026 is the premier international conference on knowledge discovery and data mining, bringing together researchers and practitioners to present cutting-edge work in data science, machine learning, and related fields. The conference features multiple tracks including research, applied data science, AI for sciences, and special tracks for datasets, blue sky ideas, tutorials, workshops, and consortiums, all hosted in Jeju, Korea.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
March 13, 2026
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Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
March 13, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short Papers
Concise presentations of novel ideas, preliminary results, or focused case studies.
Lecture-Style Tutorials
Educational sessions providing in-depth overviews of established or emerging topics.
Hands-On Tutorials
Interactive sessions offering practical training and tool demonstrations.
Workshop Proposals
Proposals for specialized, single-day workshops on focused research themes.
KDD Cup Proposals
Proposals for competitive data science challenges open to the community.
Ph.D. Consortium Contributions
Submissions from doctoral candidates seeking feedback on their research direction.
Undergraduate Consortium Submissions
Presentations by undergraduate students showcasing research or project work.
Artifact Badging Submissions
Submissions accompanied by reproducible code, data, or tools eligible for formal recognition.
Research areas in scope
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Research Track
Knowledge DiscoveryData MiningMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceBig Data AnalyticsStatistical Methods for Data Science
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Applied Data Science (ADS) Track
Real-world Applications of Data ScienceIndustry Use CasesDeployed SystemsImpactful Data-Driven Solutions
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Datasets and Benchmarks Track
High-Quality DatasetsBenchmarking FrameworksData CurationReproducible Experiments
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AI for Sciences Track
AI for Scientific DiscoveryComputational BiologyClimate SciencePhysics and Chemistry ApplicationsInterdisciplinary AI Research
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Blue Sky Ideas Track
High-Risk, High-Reward ConceptsNovel Theoretical FrameworksUnconventional ApproachesFuture-Oriented Research Directions
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not permitted.
- All submissions must be anonymized for double-blind review.
- Papers must not exceed 10 pages (excluding references) for full papers.
- Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in the submission process.
- Author lists cannot be changed after the submission deadline without explicit approval.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Official conference siteFull ProgramWorkshopsTutorialsAuthor Presentation InstructionsResearch Track: Call for Papers
Last verified September 9, 2026